Recently I have a new insight for the practice of "Breathing in, I see myself as still water. Breathing out, I reflect all there is." If our mind is calm and peaceful as still water, we do not distort the truth. We are aware of the truth as it is. We also understand that all things are constantly changing around us. And our mind remain clear and still to reflect, observe, understand and be fully ware of the changes. We observe that everything is impermanent and therefore they are empty and illusive. If we think that the illusions are real (meaning something that is permanent that can be attached or hold on to), we start to believe that all these changes are real and they can stir up the water. Ripples, waves and whirlpools are formed and they distort the truth. As a result, we have the wrong perception but we believe what we saw out of the distortions are the truth. This will cause us lots of misunderstanding and suffering. Only when we allow ourselves to settle down, to let the water become clear and still again can we be able to see the truth, and be free of suffering and obstacles in the mind.
This new insight helps me a lot in daily life. I have been involved in a big project at work recently which is extremely challenging. New problems arise everyday and the schedule is very tight. In the past, I would feel worry and anxious under the pressure. Now I just remain calm and I am not too worry. Thanks to impermanence, problems come and go. People's stress and emotions also come and go. As long as I am doing the best I can in the present moment, I do not need to worry about the outcome because there is nothing else I can do anyway. Without the worry, fear, and anxiousness to distort the reflections, I can clearly observe what is the best thing to do under the circumstances at the moment. It is amazing how at ease I feel and yet how efficient I can get my work done.
Miracles happen with mindfulness practice! I am so grateful to Thay for introducing this simple yet wonderful practice to us!
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